Arsenal attempting to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez before pre-season | OneFootball

Arsenal are currently pushing to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez before pre-season, according to the Independent.

Manager Mikel Arteta wants the Argentina international at the Emirates Stadium, and he is open to joining Arsenal.

Barcelona, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring Alvarez’s situation.

They are ready to pay £90 million for the former Manchester City forward, but Atletico want more than £100m.

Alvarez bagged ten goals and four assists in 15 Champions League games last term. He also scored eight goals and four assists in 29 La Liga games.

However, Atletico are unwilling to sell the 26-year-old to their Spanish rivals, while PSG are no longer interested.

It has given the Gunners an advantage, and concrete negotiations could start after the World Cup.

Arsenal could have another edge as their sporting director Andrea Berta previously worked for Atletico and is on good terms with his former employers.

Alvarez is primarily a striker but can play both wings. Arteta could be open to playing him and Viktor Gyokeres together in attack.

The Sweden international notched 21 goals and three assists in 55 games last term, but the Gunners want more from their attackers as they look to win the Champions League next term.